Portia: Therefore, for fear of the worst, I pray thee, set a deep glass of Rhenish wine on the contrary casket, for, if the devil be within and that temptation without, I know he will choose it. I will do anything, Nerissa, ere I will be married to a sponge.
1. What is the “fear of the worst” referred to in the extract?
2. Explain clearly the precaution taken by Portia to overcome this fear.
3. Who is refereed to as a ‘sponge’? Why is he so called? What has Portia said earlier about a point in his character because of which she dislikes him?
4. What does Nerissa tell Portia to the effect that the latter need not fear.
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